International Travel Tips and Hacks for Newbies — Part 2 This post was updated on April 11, 2023 If you aren't a seasoned traveler, you might need some help when it's time to find cheap flights, pack, board, and have a great time on your vacation. We got you. This four-part series of posts for newbie adventurers...
Christmas Town, USA! Magical Places to Visit for the Holidays If your holiday travel typically centers around crowded airports and grumpy travelers, know that there are other more relaxed ways of spending your time this December. How about a little home-spun, small town Christmas charm? From the world’s largest...
8 International Thanksgiving Destinations for a Festive Holiday Abroad! The holiday season is upon us, and that means booking and boarding flights like there's no tomorrow. Although most will be flying domestically to visit family and friends, some might decide to explore the world to celebrate a Turkey Day like no other. Are...
Shop ‘Til You Drop! Celebrate Black Friday Around the World! Is it that time of year again? Yep! The day when savvy shoppers hustle their way through crowds and wait in endless lines to snatch those incredible deals they've been waiting for all year. What are we talking about, you ask? Why, Black Friday, of...
Turn That Dreadful Layover into an Added Adventure to Your Trip! Any experienced seeker of flight deals knows that when you comb through lists of fares, especially for round trip flights to and from far-off destinations, you’ll often find the lowest prices are the ones with layovers. And the longer the layover usually...
7 Affordable Solo Travel Destinations Sure, romantic getaways and family-fun packed vacations are fantastic. But, there’s really nothing quite like solo travel. If you've never experienced the sheer exhilaration of booking last minute flight deals to embark on a journey on your own or taking...
Everyone Approved! 6 Trips to Add to Your Bucket List That Everyone Can (and Should) Experience Not all bucket list trips are possible. Mountain climbing might be out of the question if you have bad knees and if you're afraid of heights, you probably can't stomach the idea of skydiving. However, what makes travel universally appealing is that...
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Countries with the Easiest and (and Toughest) Visa Processes for Americans In addition to the inalienable rights that come with being a citizen of the United States is the opportunity to put your passport to good use. One of the things that makes having a US passport such an invaluable resource is how much of the planet it enables...
7 Unique Spa Experiences Around World That Are Worth the Flight Wanderers have long discovered the curative power of travel. While destinations help open our eyes to new ideas, cultures, and people, they can also heal us in more ways than one. When you need a little rest, relaxation and rejuvenation, a spa vacation might...
Happy Diwali! 5 Unexpected Places to Celebrate the Festival of Lights Picture this: hordes of people dressed in vibrant colors and sparkling jewelry, all gathered together to dance and sing through illuminated streets. They're covered in bright lights and intricate floral decorations while the aroma of incense and the sound of...
More than Dublin: A Roadtrip Through the Intriguing Irish Countryside When I told my husband we were going to spend 12 days in Ireland, he was confused. That’s a long time to be drinking Guinness, hanging out in pubs, and partying in Dublin, he thought. In fact, most visitors to Ireland hop cheap international flights to...
My Solo, South American Adventure Taught Me I Hate Being Rootless…Here’s How I Saved It It has taken all of my concentration not to cry for the past hour so I immediately break down when a well-meaning Australian woman, who is on my full-day tour of Cusco’s Sacred Valley, asks where I’m from as we walk off the bus at our first...
Buen Provecho! These Latin American Street Foods Will Make Your Mouth Water! There's just something magical about sinking your teeth into a local dish, knowing that what you're eating is probably something unique to your state, your town, and maybe even to your street! Whether you're on the run, having some late-night cravings, or...
Endless Summer: 7 Places You Should Visit for Some Sunshine This Fall Ah, it's fall again. While the changing color of leaves and the crisp air are welcome, don't you secretly wish you could squeeze out a few more ounces of summer sunshine? Well, you can if you visit these 7 great destinations around the...